Picktodchart is a web-based software which allows users to create professional-grade infographics using templates. So, what's an Infographic? An information graphics or infographic is a graphic visual representation of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly. Take a look at this Infographic on The 13 Reasons our Brains Crave Infographics.

RESOURCES: Go to our class Diigo and use the tag: infographics **Do check out Kathy Shrock's website about Inforgraphics. There are lesson plans, rubrics, tutorials, etc.

PIKTOCHART TUTORIALS:Below are several tutorials on how to use Picktochart.

If you are interested in using Pictochart, here's the link to all of the tutorials.

ASSIGNMENT: Create an infographic for one of the curriculum topics you are or will be teaching in your classroom.

For this assignment, you will use one of Kathy Schrock's Rubrics for Infographics from her website.Possible Points: 10 (1 point for each of the components and 1pt for uploading your infographic to the wiki as indicated below.

TURNING IN THE ASSIGNMENT: Download your Picktochart Infographic as a JPEG. Upload your JPEG file to the class Wiki. (Remember, the link to the class wiki is on the front webpage of the course). There are additional instructions there.